Buckhannon Banter: Get the local lowdown for March 6, 2025

A 50-year-old man avoided serious injury after falling asleep at the wheel Friday morning on Brushy Fork Road. Authorities said he was headed home from a midnight shift when his vehicle ran into a ditch and struck an embankment, briefly closing both lanes.

A juvenile female was arrested and charged with felony terroristic threats after a “shooters list” naming 34 sixth graders spread among Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School students Friday morning.

Trever Mitchel Carpenter, 81, of Tallmansville, WV, died February 12, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He retired as an equipment operator and was a lifelong singer and guitarist.

Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults, but early detection and today’s treatments can slow progression and help preserve central vision.

West Virginia healthcare facilities are cutting healthcare-associated infections, with notable drops in CLABSIs and CAUTIs, according to the CDC’s 2024 report.

Jerin Westfall poured in 32 points and 18 rebounds as Buckhannon-Upshur dominated Elkins 61-44 in Big 10 play Monday night. Xavier Robinette added 18 as the Bucs took control early, pushed the lead to 20, and improved to 10-5 (5-3).